Nominal: 869 Hz Weight: 1058 lbs Diameter: 38.38" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1825
Dove Bell ID: 5354 Tower ID: 14382 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Polstead: St Mary
Diocese of St.Edmundsbury & Ipswich
Church, 633064
Overview
Grid reference: TL 989 380
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 385 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame located in Tower made by JohnSmith & Sons from Derby
Historical Notes
1890 - 1890
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1478 Hz Weight: 508 lbs Diameter: 27.38" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1825
Dove Bell ID: 35351 Tower ID: 14382 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1314 Hz Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1825
Dove Bell ID: 35352 Tower ID: 14382 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1166 Hz Weight: 703 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1825
Dove Bell ID: 35353 Tower ID: 14382 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1101 Hz Weight: 749 lbs Diameter: 32.38" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1825
Dove Bell ID: 35354 Tower ID: 14382 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 978 Hz Weight: 834 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1825
Dove Bell ID: 35355 Tower ID: 14382 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1350 Hz Weight: 338 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by John Taylor & Co
Dove Bell ID: 35356 Tower ID: 14382 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 989 380
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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